Robert Southey

Robert Southey (1774–1843) was a British writer, poet and historian.

Overview

Born at Bristol in 1774, died at Keswick in 1843.

In detail

Robert Southey studied at Balliol College and Westminster School. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London. Positions recorded include Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom and member of the 8th Parliament of the United Kingdom. Membership is recorded of Lake Poets, American Antiquarian Society and Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Robert Southey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q216838: Robert Southey

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